Motorcyclist killed on I-75

SOUTH ROCKWOOD ? A motorcyclist was killed this morning when a tanker trunk veered into his lane and collided with the biker, who was trying to enter I-75 at S. Huron River Dr.

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SOUTH ROCKWOOD – A motorcyclist was killed this morning when a tanker trunk veered into his lane and collided with the biker, who was trying to enter I-75 at S. Huron River Dr.

The victim is from South Rockwood but his identity was not released until family members were notified.

Monroe County sheriff's Sgt. Brian Angerer said the motorcyclist was on the entrance ramp attempting to head north on I-75 when the driver of the tanker, which was full of fuel, attempted to pull over onto the shoulder.

The accident occurred about 9 a.m. The investigation is continuing. The South Rockwood police and volunteer fire departments were on the scene.

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